Control and Operation of Grid-Connected Wind Farms

The book "Control and Operation of Grid-Connected Wind Farms" offers a comprehensive analysis of the integration and operation of wind turbines in relation to existing power grids. It addresses the fundamental goals and requirements for successful integration of wind energy and provides an overview of the current state of technology, including proposed solutions and existing challenges. The authors, Rama G. Ramakumar, John N. Jiang, and Choon Yik Tang, present innovative approaches to regulating energy generation at the level of individual turbines as well as at the level of the entire wind farm. A focus is placed on the development of a nonlinear controller that manages both active and reactive power outputs from variable wind turbines. Additionally, a generic model for wind turbine control is introduced, which advances research and facilitates the handling of control issues at the wind farm level. The book concludes with a discussion on the importance of collaboration among individual turbines to optimize the overall performance of the wind farm and enhance grid reliability.